Program Details
The Master of Education with Special Education Certificate from Alvernia University prepares educators who hold another teaching certification to be successful in a variety of inclusive special education classroom settings. Participants can choose to specialize in Preschool-Grade 8 or Grades 7-12.
The curriculum focuses on working with students with special needs including learning disabilities, social/emotional disorders, and autism. Courses also cover technology, literacy, and teaching strategies. Participants will complete classroom field experiences.
Course topics covered in this Master’s in Special Education online include:
- Differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms
- Collaboration and legal issues for special educators
- Assessment and instruction of students with developmental disabilities
- School law and social advocacy
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Alvernia University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Applicaton Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent